Electrathon 2000 - Quyon Event
30 September 2000

The First Electric Vehicle Race ever held in the province of Quebec:

The Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa (EVCO) held another Electrathon event; this time in Quyon PQ on the 30th of September 2000 marking the first Electric Vehicle race ever held in the province of Quebec, Canada.

We had five teams compete in this one hour endurance event.

And the Winners Were:

High School Class
  1. # 2 Earl of March
Open Class
  1. #46 l'équipe PROPULTRON
  2. #72 Equipe court-circuit
  3. #57 Vincent Black Shadow Racing
DEMO Class
  1. #34 K. Ishikawa
Best Website Contest
Vote counting resulted in a tie between the PROPULTRON and Arnprior High School websites.

The event ran like clockwork thanks to our volunteer race officials from the Motorsport Club of Ottawa and for the use of their radios and equipment. The Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa provided volunteers for inspection, lap counters, and administration . Our BBQ was enjoyed by all thanks REV Consultants, Black Shadow Racing, and our crack BBQ Team. Prizes were donated by the Elephant and Castle and ErgoComp


EVCO Demonstration Vehicle
EVCO Demonstration Vehicle


What is Electrathon?:

High School and local teams build a three or four wheeled electric vehicle powered by 2 automotive type batteries. The team traveling the greatest distance in one hour is the winner. Some of these vehicles can average over 60 kph the world record is 80 kph .


Rule Changes for Electrathon 2000 - Quyon Event

In order to simplify officiating we will use the Open Class Rules
for both the Open class and High School class.
These rules are do not require a mandatory change of drivers.
Teams may change drivers as often as they wish but are not required to do so.
 Passing permitted in designated zones only
Open Class rules are available at EVCO Electrathon Rules Page
Nonconforming vehicles may race as Demonstration Class


The racetrack is a 1/10th scale duplicate of the St. Javite racetrack. It has turns and rises.
We inspected the track and did 4 test laps on July 29th. The two small hills and sharp turns should make for an interesting race.

Quyon Kart Track Layout



Event Schedule

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Questions please e-mail EVCO Electrathon Committee



EVCO thanks the following businesses for their support:
Cash Donation Dinner for 2 Rideau-Centre Ergonomic mousepads Special deal on Excide Battery Greatly reduced track rental
Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies wishing to support this educational and environmental event.



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Questions or comments e-mail BSR


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